T1090 Foods: Tuna, Chunk Light, Canned, for Distribution and Support Services

The State of New Jersey, Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property is soliciting bids for a 3-year Blanket Purchase Order contract for the procurement of canned tuna, chunk light, for distribution and support services. The contract will cover the jurisdictions of Mercer County and Trenton City. The winning vendor will be required to provide 66.5 ounce cans of chunk light tuna in water or broth, packed 6 cans per case. The state estimates ordering 26,000 cases over the initial 3-year term, with a minimum order quantity per delivery of 1,400 cases. Pricing must be submitted on a firm, fixed, all-inclusive basis, and vendors may offer equivalent products that meet the stated specifications. Bids are due by January 28, 2021 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, and there are no mandatory site visits or pre-bid conferences.

This is an open competitive bid solicitation, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendor information is not provided, nor are any existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The contract value is also not specified, but the state has estimated the initial 3-year order quantity, with the option to extend for up to an additional 3 years.